Jurisdiction

Citations for a class C misdemeanor that are issued by an officer of the City of Deer Park will be filed in municipal court. Typically, these are violations of city ordinances or violations of state law for which the punishment is by fine only.

Common Offenses

Common offenses include traffic violations such as:

No Valid Inspection Certificate

Expired Registration

No Driver's License

No Insurance (FMFR)

Disregarding a Red Light

Disregarding a Stop Sign

Speeding

Common city ordinance infractions include:

Alarm permit violations

Leash law violations

Excessive noise violations

The municipal court also has jurisdiction over any state law violations punishable by fine only including:

Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Minor in Possession of Tobacco

Public Intoxication

Theft of property valued under $50

Citations filed with the municipal court are written by:

Animal Control Officers

Code Enforcement Officers

Deer Park Police Officers

Fire Marshal/Chief

The municipal court follows the procedures provided by statute to afford all court participants the rights guaranteed them under the Constitution of the United States and the State of Texas.

Note: The municipal court does not answer any legal questions of any nature. The personnel are allowed to explain court proceedings and procedures only. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney.